New workers' rights could be a "handbrake" for the UK economy. 🇬🇧
Feb 16, 2026
According to the CIPD, more than a third of UK businesses are planning to reduce permanent hiring due to the Employment Rights Act. The move to reduce the unfair dismissal qualifying period to six months has made the "honeymoon phase" shorter and riskier for employers.
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